Awards

An Award Winning City

In recent years, the City of Mesquite has assumed a new community vision, setting standards of excellence in areas of vital importance to American cities today - public safety, parks and recreation, public works and overall quality of life. Mesquite's innovative programs and their documented success have led to state, national and international recognition.

Regional Awards

Best Renovation Award, for renovations made to the Mesquite Golf Club, presented by AVIDGolfer magazine – 2011

Number 48, Top 50 Public Golf Courses in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, for the Mesquite Golf Club, presented by AVIDGolfer magazine – 2011

Number 50, Top 50 Public Golf Courses in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, for the Mesquite Golf Club, presented by AVIDGolfer magazine – 2010

Innovation in Programming Award, for the Camp Rorie Galloway Community Work Day, presented to the Parks and Recreation Department by the DFW Area Parks and Recreation Directors – 2010

Second Largest General Aviation Airport in North Texas, for the Mesquite Metro Airport, by the Dallas Business Journal – 2010

Local Cultural Grants Program Grant Recipient, awarded to the Mesquite Arts Council by the Texas Commission on the Arts – 1992 - 2012

Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence, presented by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association – 2011

Excellence in Programming Award, presented by the Texas Recreation and Park Society for the Christmas in the Park event – 2011

Golf Course Renovation Project of the Year, for the Mesquite Golf Club, presented by the Texas Turfgrass Association – 2010

Narcotic Unit of the Year – North Region, presented by the Texas Narcotic Officers Association – 2009-2010

Project of the Year – $10 - $100 million transportation category, for massive improvements to the Interstate Highway 635 interchange at Town East Boulevard and surrounding areas, presented by the Texas Public Works Association – 2010

Scenic City Silver Level Certification, presented by the Scenic City Certification Program – 2010

Community of the Year (Honorable Mention), in recognition of the year’s total body of planning work including neighborhood plans, form-based codes and the Community Appearance Manual, presented by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association – 2008

Comprehensive Planning Award, for Comprehensive Plan Element for the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, presented by Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association – 2008

Historic Restoration Award, for the restoration of the Lawrence Park House and Barn, presented by Preservation Texas – 2008

Soccer Field of the Year, presented by the Texas Turfgrass Association

Best Parks Award, presented to the Parks and Recreation Department for the KidsQuest playground, presented by D magazine – 2004

Outstanding New Recreation Program Award, presented to the Parks and Recreation Department for Doggie Splash Day from the National Recreation and Park Association, Southwest Region – 2004

Outstanding Partnership Award, presented to the Parks and Recreation Department for collaboration with the Mesquite Quilting Association by the National Recreation and Park Association Southwest Region – 2004

“100 Heroes of the Mesquite Independent School District” Recognition for the Police Department and Mesquite Youth Services, presented by the MISD Board of Trustees – 2001

Golden Web Award, presented to the MIS Department for website design by the International Association of Web Masters & Designers – 2001

Award of Merit, presented to the Police Department for the periodical “The Police Bulletin”, presented by City Hall Communications – 1998

First Place Program Award for Illegal Dumping and Enforcement, presented to the Code Compliance Department by Keep Texas Beautiful – 1998

Environmental Vision Award, presented to the Public Works Department by the Texas Corporate Recycling Council for excellence in environmental programs – 1997

Jimmy Huff Lone Star Safety Award, presented to the Public Works Department by the Texas Division of the Solid Waste Association of North America, in recognition of distinguished service in the solid waste industry – 1997

American Concrete Pavement Award, presented to the Mesquite Metro Airport for First Place for design and construction excellence by the American Concrete Pavement Association – 1992, 1993